JCS - Manzanita vs Opportunities for Learning - Duarte
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 176 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JCS - Manzanita
La Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
224 students
Opportunities for Learning - Duarte
Duarte · Charter other · Grades K–12
224 students
| Measure | JCS - Manzanita La Mesa, California | Opportunities for Learning - Duarte Duarte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 224 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | La Mesa | Duarte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Opportunities for Learning - Duarte does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 77.2%).
- •JCS - Manzanita does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 24.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is JCS - Manzanita better than Opportunities for Learning - Duarte?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are JCS - Manzanita and Opportunities for Learning - Duarte?
About 176 km in a straight line, between La Mesa and Duarte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JCS - Manzanita: 224. Opportunities for Learning - Duarte: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JCS - Manzanita and Opportunities for Learning - Duarte rank in California?
JCS - Manzanita is unranked and Opportunities for Learning - Duarte is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).